Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MALACHRA Linnaeus, Syst. Nat., ed. 12. 2: 458. 1767; Mant. Pl. 13. 1767.
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TYPE: Malachra capitata (Linnaeus) Linnaeus (Sida capitata Linnaeus) Lectotypified by Britton & P. Wilson, Bot. Porto Rico 5: 557. 1924.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
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| Malachra capitata | MALVA DE CABALLO | Not Native UPL (NWPL) | ||
| Malachra fasciata | ROADSIDE LEAFBRACT | Native UPL (NWPL) |
Identification Key
1. Leaf blade lower surface (and stems) with stellate and simple hairs
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1. Leaf blade lower surface with simple hairs only (stellate hairs may be present on stems)
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2. Peduncle 1-4(6) cm long; bracts acute to acuminate; mericarps pubescent, smooth
2. Peduncle 1-16 cm long; bracts mostly obtuse to rounded; mericarps glabrous, reticulate
3. Stems with only smaller hairs that ar 2-4 radiate (also with simple hairs); petals white; mericarps glabrous or glabrate, reticulate
3. Stems with some longer hairs 2-3 radiate and some smaller hairs 2-4 radiate (also with simple hairs); petals yellow to reddish; mericarps pubescent, smooth or with prominent nerves
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
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